Constipation

What Is Moviprep Original 

Moviprep is a lemon-flavoured laxative in four sachets. There are two large sachets (‘sachet A’) and two small sachets (‘sachet B’). . You need both for one treatment. Moviprep is intended for adults to clean the bowels so that they are ready for examination.

Moviprep works by emptying the contents of your bowels, so you should expect to have watery bowel movements.

How To Use Moviprep Original 

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The recommended dose is two litres of solution, which is made up as follows:

This pack contains two clear bags each containing one pair of sachets: sachet A and sachet B. Each pair of sachets (A and B) is to be dissolved in water to make a one litre solution. This pack is therefore sufficient to make up two litres of Moviprep solution.

How To Prepare

• Open one clear bag and remove the sachets A and B.
• Add the contents of BOTH sachet A and sachet B to a measuring jug that holds 1 litre. Add water to make up to the one litre mark of the container and stir until all the powder has dissolved and the Moviprep solution is clear or slightly hazy. This may take up to 5 minutes.
• Drink the first litre of Moviprep solution over one to two hours. Try to drink a glassful every 10 - 15 minutes.
• When you are ready, make up and drink the second litre of Moviprep solution made up with the contents of the sachets A and B from the remaining bag.
• During the course of this treatment, you are recommended to drink a further one litre of clear liquid to prevent you feeling very thirsty and becoming dehydrated. Water, clear soup, fruit juice (without pulp), soft drinks, tea or coffee (without milk) are all suitable.

What Does Moviprep Original Contain

Sachet A contains these active substances:

• Macrogol (also known as polyethylene glycol) 3350 - 100 g
• Sodium sulfate anhydrous - 7.500 g
• Sodium chloride - 2.691 g
• Potassium chloride - 1.015 g

Sachet B contains these active substances:

• Ascorbic acid - 4.700 g
• Sodium ascorbate - 5.900 g

Lemon flavouring (containing maltodextrin, citral, lemon oil, lime oil, xanthan gum, vitamin E), aspartame (E951) and acesulfame potassium (E950) as sweeteners. 

What is Cleen Ready To Use Enema Kit (Sodium Phosphate)

Cleen Ready-to-Use Enema is a bowel cleanser, which you administer yourself. It acts by increasing the water content of your stools and in this way helps to relieve constipation and clear the bowel. It can be used in the relief of occasional constipation and where bowel cleansing is required, such as prior to your endoscopy, bowel surgery or X-ray examination.

You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 7 days. 

How to use Cleen Ready To Use Enema Kit (Sodium Phosphate)

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

This product is for self-use. If you are elderly or unable to use Cleen Ready-to-Use Enema by yourself, you may need the help of a carer or healthcare professional to follow these instructions.

Adults and children 12 years old and over:

The recommended dose is one bottle (118ml delivered dose) no more than once daily or as directed by your doctor.

Children over 3 years to under 12 years old:

As directed by your doctor.

Do not administer to children under 3 years of age.

For rectal use only.

Unless directed by your doctor, Cleen Ready-to-Use Enema should not be used for more than one week. Administration of more than one enema in a 24 hour period can be harmful. 

1. Wash your hands before handling this product and if possible use disposable gloves.
2. Lie on your left side with both knees bent and your arms at rest in front of you (Fig. 1, below).
3. Remove the orange protective shield. Pull the shield gently while holding the bottle upright and grasping the grooved bottle cap with your fingers (Fig. 2, below).
4. With a steady pressure, gently insert the enema Comfortip into the rectum with the tip pointing towards your navel.
5. Squeeze the bottle until nearly all the liquid has been emptied.

Discontinue use if any resistance is encountered. Forcing an enema can result in injury.

It is not necessary to empty the unit completely. The bottle contains more than the amount of liquid needed for effective use, so a small residue will remain.

1. Gently remove the nozzle from your rectum. It is normal to experience some leakage of the enema liquid.
2. Remain in the same position (Fig. 1, above) until the urge to evacuate your bowels is strong - usually within 2 to 5 minutes. 
3. Return the used enema to the carton for disposal and wash your hands.

If rectal bleeding is noticed, administration must be discontinued immediately and you must contact a doctor immediately.

Be prepared to expect frequent loose bowel movements within 5 minutes of taking a dose of Cleen

Ready-to-Use Enema. This is normal and shows that the medicine is working. If you have not had a bowel movement within this time, consult your doctor. Do not use any more Cleen Ready-to-Use

Enema unless instructed to do so by your doctor. Remain near a toilet until the effects have worn off.

Drink plenty of clear fluids e.g. water, clear soups, herbal tea, black tea or black coffee or diluted cordials/fruit juice without pulp (but not red or purple coloured juices) to avoid dehydration. In general you should drink 250ml (a small tumbler-sized glass) every hour until the effect of the Cleen Ready-to-Use Enema has worn off. After this, drink clear fluids, preferably water, to satisfy your thirst until after your hospital procedure, or as directed by your doctor.

If you use more Cleen Ready-to-Use Enema than you should, or if you accidentally ingest (drink) the medicine, talk to a doctor or pharmacist immediately. If you use more Cleen Ready-to-Use Enema than you should, you may feel dehydrated, be thirsty or have muscular rigidity. If possible take your bottle or the carton with you to show the doctor or pharmacist. 

What does Cleen Ready To Use Enema Kit (Sodium Phosphate) contain

Active substances: Each 118ml dose delivers the equivalent of 21.4g (18.1% w/v) Sodium Dihydrogen Phosphate Dihydrate and 9.4g (8.0% w/v) Disodium phosphate Dodecahydrate.

Contains 4.4g sodium per delivered dose.

The other ingredients (excipients) are Benzalkonium Chloride, Disodium Edetate, Purified Water.

The nozzle lubricant is white soft paraffin. 

What are Fybogel Mebeverine Orange Sachets

Fybogel Mebeverine contains ispaghula husk, a natural plant material which is high in fibre. It works by increasing the bulk of the contents of the gut passing through the digestive system, helping your body to work normally. Mebeverine is an antispasmodic drug that relieves spasms and cramps in the gut, causing pain.

This product is to relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). If you have IBS, you are likely to suffer from painful spasms of the gut and irritable bowel habits. It is effective in relaxing the spasms of the gut and relieving pain. At the same time, it will help you to restore and maintain bowel regularity.

How to take Fybogel Mebeverine Orange Sachets

• Stir the contents of a sachet into a glass of cold water (at least 150 ml) and drink immediately.
• Fybogel Mebeverine must be taken with adequate liquid, as directed. Do not take Fybogel Mebeverine without water immediately before going to bed or ½ to 1 hour before or after taking any other medicines.
• Effects may take 12-24 hours.
• When preparing the product for administration, it is important to try to avoid inhaling the powder.

Adults, the elderly and children aged over 12: should take Fybogel Mebeverine half an hour before a meal, one sachet in the morning and one in the evening, or as prescribed by your doctor. If necessary, an additional sachet may be taken before the midday meal. Fybogel Mebeverine should not be taken by children 12 years and under.

What do Fybogel Mebeverine Orange Sachets contain

Every single dose of Fybogel Mebeverine contains 3.5g ispaghula husk and 135mg mebeverine hydrochloride.

What are CosmoCol Orange Flavour Sachets

CosmoCol Orange Flavour is a laxative used for the treatment of long term (chronic) constipation and faecal impaction (persistent constipation, where a large volume of stools cause a blockage of the rectum and/or colon). It is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Macrogol 3350 makes your faeces softer and easier to pass, giving you relief from constipation. The electrolytes (salts) help to maintain your body’s normal levels of sodium, potassium and water while you are being treated for constipation. 

How to take CosmoCol Orange Flavour Sachets

Treatment of chronic constipation in adults, children (aged 12 years and above) and the elderly:

The recommended dose for constipation is one sachet taken one to three times daily.

This course of treatment for constipation should not usually last longer than two weeks.

Treatment of faecal impaction in adults, children (aged 12 years and above) and the elderly:

Before taking CosmoCol Orange Flavour for faecal impaction, your doctor must check to confirm that you have this condition. The recommended dose is eight sachets daily, all of which should be consumed within 6 hours.

To prevent further problems from faecal impaction, your doctor may advise that you continue taking this medicine. It would help if you used the dose for treating chronic constipation.

The course of treatment for faecal impaction should be stopped when a large volume of stools is passed and does not usually last longer than three days.

How to mix

Open the sachet and pour the contents into a glass. Add about 125 ml or a quarter pint of water to the glass.

Stir well until the powder has dissolved, and then drink it. 

What do CosmoCol Orange Flavour Sachets contain

Each sachet contains:

• macrogol 3350 - 13.125 g
• sodium chloride - 0.3507 g
• sodium hydrogen carbonate - 0.1785 g
• potassium chloride - 0.0466 g

What are CosmoCol Orange Flavour Sachets

CosmoCol Orange Flavour is a laxative used for the treatment of long term (chronic) constipation and faecal impaction (persistent constipation, where a large volume of stools cause a blockage of the rectum and/or colon). It is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Macrogol 3350 makes your faeces softer and easier to pass, giving you relief from constipation. The electrolytes (salts) help to maintain your body’s normal levels of sodium, potassium and water while you are being treated for constipation. 

How to take CosmoCol Orange Flavour Sachets

Treatment of chronic constipation in adults, children (aged 12 years and above) and the elderly:

The recommended dose for constipation is one sachet taken one to three times daily.

This course of treatment for constipation should not usually last longer than two weeks.

Treatment of faecal impaction in adults, children (aged 12 years and above) and the elderly:

Before taking CosmoCol Orange Flavour for faecal impaction, your doctor must check to confirm that you have this condition. The recommended dose is eight sachets daily, all of which should be consumed within 6 hours.

To prevent further problems from faecal impaction, your doctor may advise that you continue taking this medicine. It would help if you used the dose for treating chronic constipation.

The course of treatment for faecal impaction should be stopped when a large volume of stools is passed and does not usually last longer than three days.

How to mix

Open the sachet and pour the contents into a glass. Add about 125 ml or a quarter pint of water to the glass.

Stir well until the powder has dissolved, and then drink it. 

What do CosmoCol Orange Flavour Sachets contain

Each sachet contains:

• macrogol 3350 - 13.125 g
• sodium chloride - 0.3507 g
• sodium hydrogen carbonate - 0.1785 g
• potassium chloride - 0.0466 g

What are CosmoCol Orange Lemon and Lime Flavour Sachets

CosmoCol Orange Lemon & Lime Flavour is a laxative used for the treatment of long term (chronic) constipation and faecal impaction (persistent constipation, where a large volume of stools cause a blockage of the rectum and/or colon). It is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Macrogol 3350 makes your faeces softer and easier to pass, giving you relief from constipation. The electrolytes (salts) help to maintain your body’s normal levels of sodium, potassium and water while you are being treated for constipation. 

How to take CosmoCol Orange Lemon and Lime Flavour Sachets

Treatment of chronic constipation in adults, children (aged 12 years and above) and the elderly:

The recommended dose for constipation is one sachet taken one to three times daily.

This course of treatment for constipation should not usually last longer than two weeks.

Treatment of faecal impaction in adults, children (aged 12 years and above) and the elderly:

Before taking CosmoCol Orange Lemon & Lime Flavour for faecal impaction, your doctor must check to confirm that you have this condition. The recommended dose is eight sachets daily, all of which should be consumed within 6 hours.

To prevent further problems from faecal impaction, your doctor may advise that you continue taking this medicine. It would help if you used the dose for treating chronic constipation.

The course of treatment for faecal impaction should be stopped when a large volume of stools is passed and does not usually last longer than three days.

How to mix

Open the sachet and pour the contents into a glass. Add about 125 ml or a quarter pint of water to the glass.

Stir well until the powder has dissolved, and then drink it. 

What do CosmoCol Orange Lemon and Lime Flavour Sachets contain

Each sachet contains:

• macrogol 3350 - 13.125 g
• sodium chloride - 0.3507 g
• sodium hydrogen carbonate - 0.1785 g
• potassium chloride - 0.0466 g

What are CosmoCol Lemon and Lime Flavour Sachets

CosmoCol Lemon & Lime Flavour is a laxative used for the treatment of long term (chronic) constipation and faecal impaction (persistent constipation, where a large volume of stools cause a blockage of the rectum and/or colon). It is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Macrogol 3350 makes your faeces softer and easier to pass, giving you relief from constipation. The electrolytes (salts) help to maintain your body’s normal levels of sodium, potassium and water while you are being treated for constipation. 

How to take CosmoCol Lemon and Lime Flavour Sachets

Treatment of chronic constipation in adults, children (aged 12 years and above) and the elderly:

The recommended dose for constipation is one sachet taken one to three times daily.

This course of treatment for constipation should not usually last longer than two weeks.

Treatment of faecal impaction in adults, children (aged 12 years and above) and the elderly:

Before taking CosmoCol Lemon & Lime Flavour for faecal impaction, your doctor must check to confirm that you have this condition. The recommended dose is eight sachets daily, all of which should be consumed within 6 hours.

To prevent further problems from faecal impaction, your doctor may advise that you continue taking this medicine. It would help if you used the dose for treating chronic constipation.

The course of treatment for faecal impaction should be stopped when a large volume of stools is passed and does not usually last longer than three days.

How to mix

Open the sachet and pour the contents into a glass. Add about 125 ml or a quarter pint of water to the glass.

Stir well until the powder has dissolved, and then drink it. 

What do CosmoCol Lemon and Lime Flavour Sachets contain

Each sachet contains:

• macrogol 3350 - 13.125 g
• sodium chloride - 0.3507 g
• sodium hydrogen carbonate - 0.1785 g
• potassium chloride - 0.0466 g

What are CosmoCol Half Oral Powder Sachets

CosmoCol Half Oral Powder is a laxative used for the treatment of long term (chronic) constipation and faecal impaction (persistent constipation, where a large volume of stools cause a blockage of the rectum and/or colon). Macrogol 3350 makes your faeces softer and easier to pass, giving you relief from constipation. The electrolytes (salts) help to maintain your body’s normal levels of sodium, potassium and water while you are being treated for constipation. 

This medicine is used to:

• treat chronic constipation.
• treat impaction. Impaction is persistent constipation, where a large volume of stools cause a blockage of the rectum and/or colon.

How to take CosmoCol Half Oral Powder Sachets

Chronic Constipation:

The recommended dose is 2 to 6 sachets daily, taken in divided doses. You should not normally need to take this medicine for more than three days.

Faecal impaction:

Before you take CosmoCol Half for faecal impaction, your doctor must check to confirm that you have this condition. The recommended dose is 16 sachets daily, all of which should be consumed within 6 hours.

How to mix

• Tear open the sachet and pour the contents into a glass.
• Add water until the glass is about a quarter full.
• Stir until all the powder has dissolved and the solution is clear or slightly hazy, before drinking. 

What do CosmoCol Half Oral Powder Sachets contain

One sachet of CosmoCol Half contains the following active ingredients:

• Macrogol 3350 - 6.563 g
• Sodium chloride - 0.1754 g
• Sodium hydrogen carbonate - 0.0893 g
• Potassium chloride - 0.0233 g

What are CosmoCol Plain Flavour Sachets

CosmoCol Plain is a laxative used for the treatment of long term (chronic) constipation and faecal impaction (persistent constipation, where a large volume of stools cause a blockage of the rectum and/or colon). It is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Macrogol 3350 makes your faeces softer and easier to pass, giving you relief from constipation. The electrolytes (salts) help to maintain your body’s normal levels of sodium, potassium and water while you are being treated for constipation.

How to take CosmoCol Plain Flavour Sachets

Treatment of chronic constipation in adults, children (aged 12 years and above) and the elderly:

The recommended dose for constipation is one sachet taken one to three times daily.

This course of treatment for constipation should not normally last longer than 2 weeks.

Treatment of faecal impaction in adults, children (aged 12 years and above) and the elderly:

Before you take CosmoCol Plain for faecal impaction, your doctor must check to confirm that you have this condition. The recommended dose is 8 sachets daily, all of which should be consumed within 6 hours.

To prevent further problems from faecal impaction, your doctor may advise that you continue taking this medicine. You should use the dose for treating chronic constipation.

The course of treatment for faecal impaction should be stopped when a large volume of stools is passed and does not normally last longer than 3 days.

How to mix

Open the sachet and pour the contents into a glass. Add about 125 ml or a quarter pint of water to the glass.

Stir well until the powder has dissolved and then drink it

What do CosmoCol Plain Flavour Sachets contain

Each sachet contains:

• macrogol 3350 - 13.125 g
• sodium chloride - 0.3507 g
• sodium hydrogen carbonate - 0.1785 g
• potassium chloride - 0.0466 g

What are CosmoCol Lemon and Lime Flavour Sachets

CosmoCol Lemon & Lime Flavour is a laxative used for the treatment of long term (chronic) constipation and faecal impaction (persistent constipation, where a large volume of stools cause a blockage of the rectum and/or colon). It is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Macrogol 3350 makes your faeces softer and easier to pass, giving you relief from constipation. The electrolytes (salts) help to maintain your body’s normal levels of sodium, potassium and water while you are being treated for constipation. 

How to take CosmoCol Lemon and Lime Flavour Sachets

Treatment of chronic constipation in adults, children (aged 12 years and above) and the elderly:

The recommended dose for constipation is one sachet taken one to three times daily.

This course of treatment for constipation should not usually last longer than two weeks.

Treatment of faecal impaction in adults, children (aged 12 years and above) and the elderly:

Before taking CosmoCol Lemon & Lime Flavour for faecal impaction, your doctor must check to confirm that you have this condition. The recommended dose is eight sachets daily, all of which should be consumed within 6 hours.

To prevent further problems from faecal impaction, your doctor may advise that you continue taking this medicine. It would help if you used the dose for treating chronic constipation.

The course of treatment for faecal impaction should be stopped when a large volume of stools is passed and does not usually last longer than three days.

How to mix

Open the sachet and pour the contents into a glass. Add about 125 ml or a quarter pint of water to the glass.

Stir well until the powder has dissolved, and then drink it. 

What do CosmoCol Lemon and Lime Flavour Sachets contain

Each sachet contains:

• macrogol 3350 - 13.125 g
• sodium chloride - 0.3507 g
• sodium hydrogen carbonate - 0.1785 g
• potassium chloride - 0.0466 g

What are Fybogel Fibre Chews

Fybogel Fibre Chews are tasty citrus flavoured chewable tablets that help to relieve constipation and maintain regularity.

The tablets are easy to take and can be chewed or allowed to dissolve in the mouth. Fibre Chews tablets are suitable for over 12+ years and come in a convenient on-the-go tablet format.

Fibre Chews work naturally with the body and uses the ingredient Fibersol -2 (a type of fibre) to help get you back to regularity for constipation. It works by retaining water in the stool and may also help to bulk up stools, making them easier to pass.

How to take Fybogel Fibre Chews

How to take: Adults and children over 12 years of age: 3 tablets in the morning, and three tablets in the evening: to a total of 6 tablets per day. The tablets should be chewed or allowed to dissolve in the mouth and therefore swallowed. After taking the tablets, it is possible to drink water or other drinks (e.g. fruit juice). Please do not take more than six tablets a day.

What do Fybogel Fibre Chews contain

Fibersol®-2 soluble fibre (1 g/tablet), sorbitol, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, citric acid, corn starch, citrus flavour, silicon dioxide, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, aspartame.

What are Fybogel Fibre Chews

Fybogel Fibre Chews are tasty citrus flavoured chewable tablets that help to relieve constipation and maintain regularity.

The tablets are easy to take and can be chewed or allowed to dissolve in the mouth. Fibre Chews tablets are suitable for over 12+ years and come in a convenient on-the-go tablet format.

Fibre Chews work naturally with the body and uses the ingredient Fibersol -2 (a type of fibre) to help get you back to regularity for constipation. It works by retaining water in the stool and may also help to bulk up stools, making them easier to pass.

How to take Fybogel Fibre Chews

How to take: Adults and children over 12 years of age: 3 tablets in the morning, and three tablets in the evening: to a total of 6 tablets per day. The tablets should be chewed or allowed to dissolve in the mouth and therefore swallowed. After taking the tablets, it is possible to drink water or other drinks (e.g. fruit juice). Please do not take more than six tablets a day.

What do Fybogel Fibre Chews contain

Fibersol®-2 soluble fibre (1 g/tablet), sorbitol, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, citric acid, corn starch, citrus flavour, silicon dioxide, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, aspartame.